Hickory Grove El Sch

425 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 6th

School Overview

Hickory Grove Elementary School is a public primary school located in Brookville, Pennsylvania, serving students within the Brookville Area School District. Situated on Jenks Street, the school focuses on providing foundational education to young learners in the community, emphasizing academic development, social-emotional growth, and a supportive learning environment. As part of a smaller, rural school district, it typically benefits from a close-knit atmosphere that fosters strong relationships between students, faculty, and local families.

The school is dedicated to preparing students for the transition to middle school by following the state-mandated curriculum while offering various enrichment opportunities. Like many schools in the region, Hickory Grove prioritizes essential literacy and numeracy skills, supported by a staff committed to student success and the implementation of district-wide educational goals. It serves as a central hub for the Brookville community’s primary education, aiming to create a safe and engaging space for children during their formative years.

425

Total Students

32.8

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hickory Grove El Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	415
Hispanic	1
Asian	3
Two or More	5
American Indian	1

White
415 (97.6 %)
Two or More
5 (1.2 %)
Asian
3 (0.7 %)
Hispanic
1 (0.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Brookville Area SD
Phone:	(814)849-1112
Grade Range:	3rd - 6th
Total Students:	425
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 3 85

Grade 4 116

Grade 5 115

Grade 6 109